Overall score
Arcadia Vale
36.4/100
Carey Bay
32.9/100
Arcadia Vale vs Carey Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Carey Bay for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Arcadia ValeCarey Bay
Crime rate
Arcadia Vale
81.1 / 1k
Carey Bay
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arcadia Vale
26
Carey Bay
6
Population
Arcadia Vale
1,431
Carey Bay
865
Metric leadArcadia Vale 7Carey Bay 3across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Arcadia Vale | Carey Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 32.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 15 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 10 |
| Population | 1,431 | 865 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Arcadia Vale is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Carey Bay is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Arcadia Vale tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Carey Bay stands out for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Arcadia Vale suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Carey Bay is the stronger match for families and investors.